Job Family:
Management Consulting, Power Systems Engineering Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
The Transmission Planning Engineer-Energy Markets West plays a key role in developing, proposing, and delivering solutions related to Transmission Planning, especially focused on the changing industry dynamics as part of a clean energy future. This Transmission Planning Engineer-Energy Markets West position is a highly challenging role that draws heavily upon all of the analytical, creative, and interpersonal skills essential to delivering effective regulatory and general strategy consulting engagements. It is essential for the Transmission Planning Engineer-Energy Markets West to have the ability to assume complete ownership of projects while at the same time being a part of a team.
The Transmission Planning Engineer will also function as a consultant and must organize their own tasks and schedules in carrying out substantial business analyses and delivering high-quality, client-ready work. As our clients are often large with complex systems, the Transmission Planning Engineer must demonstrate considerable poise and business maturity to perform effectively and add value in the client environment. The Transmission Planning Engineer-Energy Markets West must effectively represent and advocate for Guidehouse and our clients in multiple industry forums.
Key Responsibilities:
Transmission planning (and operations) strategy and solutions focused on coordinated operations, infrastructure resilience, and reliability assessmentsManage and act as technical solution delivery lead/consultant on projects related to electrical transmission system planning studies to determine transmission requirements, and generation additions & retirementsFamiliarity with or ability to quickly grasp various transmission planning concepts, practices and procedures, and ability to apply Transmission Planning reliability criteria to perform analysisPerform power systems analysis including transmission planning feasibility studies, System Impact Studies and Generator Interconnection StudiesPerform Steady State, Dynamic Stability Simulation, Voltage Stability Simulation, and Short Circuit AnalysisStudy thermal overloads and recommend mitigations / transmission upgradesDevelop / fine tune dynamic models for conventional and inverter-based resources (IBRs) and implement them for stability/transient simulation based analysis
What You Will Need:
What Would Be Nice To Have:
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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